NEWS: Moray Transformation Programme Board – Maternity Services Moray

Following submission of the initial draft plan for maternity services in Moray to the Scottish Government, last week representatives from NHS Grampian and NHS Highland had a positive discussion with Health Secretary Humza Yousaf.

Mr Yousaf commended both boards for the ambitious timescale they have set out to achieving the Moray networked model by the end of 2023 and added: “It is right now to allow some time for the plan and associated documents to be scrutinised and discussed in more detail.”

Prof Linda De Caestecker, recently retired as director of public health at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, has been asked by the government to provide additional external input, oversight and guidance.

The draft plan, along with further information on elective caesareans and a briefing prepared for Elected Members, is available on the NHS Grampian website

At Moray Wellbeing Hub, we are exploring what works well to support mums and dads from pregnancy through the first few years of their child’s life, focusing on the power that peer-support can bring. As part of this, we are looking for people to complete our short survey on Parental and Infant Mental Health and Wellbeing Support in Moray. Please follow this link for more information